National Green Tribunal

Green Court Seeks Report On Plea Against Illegal Operation Of Automobile Unit In Punjab

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 30, 2020

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Punjab Pollution Control Board to submit a report on a plea against illegal operation of an automobile unit at Ahmedgarh city in Sangrur district.

Jharkhand Allows Bursting Of Firecrackers For 2 Hours On Diwali

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 13, 2020

People of Jharkhand can burst firecrackers for two hours between 8 pm and 10 pm on the day of Diwali, the state's pollution control body said in an order on Thursday.

Will Implement Environmental Court Order On Crackers: Maharashtra To High Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 12, 2020

The Maharashtra government on Thursday informed the Bombay High Court that it would implement the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) order banning firecrackers in districts where the air quality index was poor or worse.

Haryana Imposes Ban On Sale Or Use Of Firecrackers In NCR

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 11, 2020

In accordance with a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order, the Haryana government has imposed a complete ban on the sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers in the National Capital Region (NCR) from the midnight of November 9 to the midnight of November 30.

Gurgaon Bans Firecrackers, Cites Order By National Green Tribunal

Gurgaon News | Reported by Akshay Kumar Dongare, Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday November 10, 2020

The Gurgaon District Magistrate has banned use of firecrackers in the city, a day after the Haryana government allowed sale and use of firecrackers for two hours on festivals, including Diwali, citing impact on small traders. The state had also allowed celebratory bursting of "green crackers" on occasions, including marriages.

Total Ban On Crackers From Midnight To November 30 In Delhi, Nearby Areas

India News | Reported by Saurabh Shukla, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Monday November 9, 2020

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a total ban on sale and use of firecrackers in Delhi and adjoining areas starting midnight of November 9 to November 30. The ban has been imposed ahead of Diwali to prevent worsening of the air quality - already in the "severe" zone - because of fire crackers.

Air Pollution Contributes 15% To Covid Mortality, Green Court Informed

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 5, 2020

Air pollution is an important cofactor increasing the risk of mortality from COVID-19 as per latest research, the National Green Tribunal was informed on Thursday.

Green Court NGT Widens Firecracker Pollution Notices To 18 States, Union Territories

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 4, 2020

The National Green Tribunal today expanded the ambit of hearing cases on pollution by use of firecrackers beyond the NCR and issued notices to 18 states and Union Territories where air quality is beyond norms.

Green Court Notice To Centre To Ban Fire Crackers From November 7-30

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 2, 2020

The National Green Tribunal Monday issued notice to Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and four state governments on whether use of fire crackers be banned from November 7-30 in the interest of public health and environment.

Top Court Directs Green Court To Defer Vizag Gas Leak Case Hearing

India News | ANI | Thursday October 29, 2020

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to defer its hearing on the Visakhapatnam gas leak case till the top court further hears the matter.

Green Court Fines 4 Firms Rs 286 cr For Mumbai's "Gas Chamber-Like" Air

Mumbai News | Edited by Nandini Gupta | Friday August 14, 2020

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has held four companies, including government-owned oil majors BPCL and HPCL, responsible for creating "gas chamber-like condition" in Mumbai's Mahul, Ambapada and Chembur areas and directed them to pay Rs 286.2 crore for the damaged caused to the environment.

Green Court NGT Directs Delhi Government To Enforce Noise Pollution Norms, Forms Committee

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 13, 2020

The National Green Tribunal today directed the Delhi government to ensure that the noise pollution norms are enforced at the ground level and formed a committee to enforce compliance.

Green Court NGT Allows Projects For Essential Amenities In Taj Trapezium Zone

Agra News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 12, 2020

The National Green Tribunal has clarified that environmental clearance can be granted to projects within Agra's Taj Trapezium Zone for securing the basic amenities for residents such as drinking water, sewerage treatment, drainage system and waste disposal among others.

No Meaningful Action Taken For Cleaning Ganga Tributary: Green Court NGT

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 11, 2020

Hindon, a tributary of Ganga, is one of the polluted river stretches and no meaningful action has been being taken to clean it, the National Green Tribunal said today while directing the UP chief secretary to ensure coordination for rejuvenation of the water body.

Assam Well Fire: Oil India Objects To Experts' Report In Green Tribunal

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 6, 2020

Oil India Ltd has objected before the National Green Tribunal to a preliminary report filed by a committee of experts on the fire incident in Assam's Baghjan oil well saying it is based on desk research and review of secondary data.